Old Courtyard of Hotel Conde de Villanueva.
During colonial times, one of the most important positions a Cuban could hold on the island was that of “Intendente”, or governor.
A Havanan who carried out the role brilliantly was Claudio Martinez de Pinillos y Cevallos, second Count of Villanueva.
In 1825 he replaced Francisco de Arango y Parreño. His administration was wise, and his decisions contributed significantly to the growth of the Cuban economy.
Chucho Valdés
A simple man: that is exactly how to describe this man, whose birth name is Dionisio de Jesús Valdés Rodríguez, but who responds to the name Chucho Valdés.
Hemingway's sculpture at the "Floridita Bar"
His image can be seen throughout the city of Havana. In some of the most diverse parts of the city, historic Havana Vieja, Cojimar or San Francisco de Paula wherever you are you will find traces of his influence. In hotels such as the Hotel Nacional o Ambos Mundos he is not forgotten and in taverns in the city such as El Floridita or La Bodeguita del Medio you can partake in some of Mr. Hemingway’s favorite drinks such as a daquiri without sugar or a refreshing Mojito. Tall, stout and always bohemian, Ernest Hemingway is in many ways alive in the city that he adored.
